Musician Colson Baker, known professionally as Machine Gun Kelly (MGK), recently sparked speculation about a possible name change following a resurfaced clip of fans holding a sign suggesting he drop “Machine Gun” from his stage name.
In the video shared on TikTok, Baker appeared bewildered when two fans held up a sign that read “Change your name.” After asking for clarification, they explained his intention to remove “Machine Gun” from his nickname, expressing his desire to avoid glorifying firearms.
The crowd quickly echoed the sentiment, chanting “change your name,” prompting questions about whether Baker might be considering such a transformation.
His recent Instagram post included a cryptic caption, “machine,” accompanied by a photo of him holding a tennis shoe to his ear, hinting at possible contemplation on altering his stage identity. Similarly, on Twitter, he shared a snapshot of a GQ event, expressing his preference to be called “Machine” next time, again using the term “machine” in his title.
However, it turns out that the original video was from a year ago and involved a comedy duo named Chad and JT, according to reports Entertainment Weekly. The clip resurfaced on TikTok after Baker’s recent statements on the GQ Men of the Year event, claiming it as proof that his previous suggestion had influenced his recent comments.
Even though Baker’s posts seem to lean toward the narrative of a possible name change, Entertainment Weekly reports that he currently intends to keep his full stage name. This stance apparently contrasts with his recent statements, which increases the ambiguity of his actions on the red carpet.
MGK also had an awkward run-in with Martin Brundle at the Brazilian Grand Prix.
Currently, Baker’s social media accounts continue to display the “machine” posts without any clarification. It’s still unclear whether he’s genuinely considering a move or simply following the comedy duo’s narrative, leaving fans to speculate about the musician’s intentions.
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